The cost of the sweater is calculated by multiplying .7 x $35. (70% represents the cost of the sweater since there is a 30% discount.). The sweater cost $24.50.
The cost of the jeans is .85 x $28 = $23.80.
The total cost is $24.50 + $23.80 = $43.80.
The tax rate is 8%, which is calculated by multiplying .08 x $43.80 = $3.86 in sales tax.
Including the sales tax, the total cost is $43.80 + 3.86 = $47.66
